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October 22, 2012

Let Go and Push Off

Hi from Sherry Kyle, writing from my
laptop in central California. I wanted to share something
today that is near and dear to my heart—and no, it isn't specifically about writing, but I think this post pertains to all of us as Christian writers.

Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I
chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit . . .” John
15:16a

I can relate to some of the things she
says to herself when I try something scary:

“I’ll be fine.”

“Here goes something, I guess.”

“You can do this.”

“I got it.”

“Here I . . . go!”

Thirteen years ago, my husband and I
decided to pursue adoption. Some of our friends and family members didn’t
understand our decision and weren’t shy to question us. Why would we adopt when
we already had three children, ages 2, 4, and 6?

What can I say? Since the age of ten, God
impressed upon my heart the need to provide a home for a child who doesn’t have
one. James 1:27 says, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and
faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress
and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

Doug and I didn’t take this decision
lightly. In fact, our conversations sounded like we were about to go down a ski
jump for the very fist time. We prayed together every night for the baby girl
who would enter our home, asking God if we were making the right decision. The
bottom line was that we felt it was important to obey the call God had for our
family. I’m so thankful we listened. It hasn’t always been an easy journey, but
so worth it.

Following Jesus is like that too. When we
take the leap of faith and jump in with both feet, God will bless us beyond
measure. Life is an adventure when we follow Him. After all, He loves us and
accepts us for who we are.

And like the little girl in the video
clip, we’ll say, “Just the suspense at the top freaks you out. Whoo HOOO!”